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Errington Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Errington Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 216 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-11

Age range

216

Pupils

240

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Errington Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Errington Primary School?

The catchment area for Errington Primary School is the geographic zone Redcar and Cleveland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Redcar and Cleveland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Errington Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Redcar and Cleveland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Redcar and Cleveland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Redcar and Cleveland catchment area documents →

Errington Primary School: 240 places, 90% filled: nearing capacity

Errington Primary School has a published admission number of 240 places. 216 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 240, Redcar and Cleveland's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24.4% of pupils at Errington Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Redcar and Cleveland.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Redcar and Cleveland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Redcar and Cleveland school admissions →

Errington Primary School: School Information

Full address
Windy Hill Lane, Marske-by-Sea, Redcar, TS11 7BL
Local authority
Redcar and Cleveland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
24.4% of pupils
DfE URN
146486

Other Primary Schools in Redcar

If Errington Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Redcar are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Errington Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Errington Primary School

What is the catchment area for Errington Primary School?

The catchment area for Errington Primary School is the geographic zone Redcar and Cleveland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Redcar and Cleveland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Errington Primary School oversubscribed?

Errington Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Errington Primary School?

Admission to Errington Primary School is managed by Redcar and Cleveland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Errington Primary School cover?

Errington Primary School is a primary school in Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Errington Primary School?

Errington Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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